Colorado — Black Bear
CO Black Bear Unit 85
Total Acres
751,836
Public Land
18%
Wilderness
3%
Elevation
5,988–13,560 ft
Season Dates
| Year | Weapon | Dates | Tag Type | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Archery — BE-083-O-1-A | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Muzzleloader — BE-083-O-1-M | Sep 12, 2026 — Sep 20, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-083-P-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
| 2026 | Rifle — BE-083-O-1-R | Sep 2, 2026 — Sep 30, 2026 | — | either |
Trophy Data
B&C Entries
11
Avg Score
20.8
Top Score
22.1
Recent (5yr)
1
Tag Quotas & Applicant Volume
| Year | Weapon | Residency | Applicants | Tags issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 recent records available — Sign up to see current data | ||||
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | resident | 70 | 25 |
| 2023 | Archery (Either S1) | nonresident | 50 | 14 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | resident | 21 | 10 |
| 2023 | Muzzleloader (Either S1) | nonresident | 17 | 5 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | resident | 182 | 77 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S1) | nonresident | 35 | 11 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S5) | resident | 131 | 71 |
| 2023 | Rifle (Either S5) | nonresident | 47 | 24 |
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| Year | Weapon | Hunters | Harvest | Success |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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